Health information managers are specially trained healthcare professionals who manage patients' confidential health and medical records. Managers are responsible for keeping all records secure and responsible for the secure management of all healthcare IT, as well as updating and documenting new events in patient records as needed. In addition to managing the information contained in patient medical records, health information managers are responsible for safely and securely storing all data in electronic and paper formats for easy access by other healthcare personnel, such as doctors, nurses and professionals of medical billing. To become a certified registered health information administrator (RHIA), health information managers are usually certified as registered health information administrators (RHIA) after completing a bachelor's degree in health informatics or health information management from a school accredited by the Commission on Accrediting for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) and after passing the respective certification exam. The Role and Responsibilities of a ManagerHealth information managers are primarily responsible for all inpatient and outpatient medical records. The department's goal is to ensure accuracy, confidentiality and accessibility in both inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as the maintenance and security of all patient information. The manager is responsible for federal and state laws that require all healthcare providers to maintain patient electronic health records and ensure that those records are securely protected to protect patient privacy and confidentiality. A manager must stay current with local, state, and federal authorities.... .. middle of paper ......e. (2003, April 11). Retrieved September 22, 2010, from US Department of Health Guidance: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/m2e11a1.htmMeasuring the Performance of Public Health Agencies. (1999, September 10). Retrieved September 14, 2010, from http://www.bmj.com Taylor, T. C. (2003, August 09). Health information managers. Retrieved September 25, 2010, from http://www.wisegeek.comU.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2010). Retrieved October 1, 2010, from the Department of Health and Human Services: http:www.hhs.govWikimedia Foundation. (May 26, 2010). Press release from the Information Department. Retrieved September 24, 2010, from Wikipedia Release of Information Department: http//en.wikipedia.orgWikimedia Foundation, Inc. (2010, September 19). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Retrieved September 21, 2010, from http://www.wikipedia.org